When eating bread, always opt for the Whole Grain variety. It contains fiber, vitamins, nutrients, and won’t cause a spike in your blood sugar like white bread does. White bread seems more readily available, but going whole wheat will prevent energy fluctuations and weight gain. It’s a small change that can pay big dividends. Spencer [...]
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Success will never be recognized by most fighters because it is dressed in sweats, is wringing with perspiration and looks a lot like hard work. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Approach the bag like you would an opponent. Don’t just step up to it or walk straight in. Move your head, give the bag some angles and varying heights on your way in. A varied offense is part of a good defense. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Boxing is a highly demanding sport for all of the major muscle groups and what you do after you put them to the test is almost as important as how you test them. Protein is crucial for muscle recovery. It promotes growth and healing after the muscle has been broken down through intense, heavy exercise. [...]
The boxing ring is a hard teacher because it gives the test first and the lesson afterwards. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground Boxing Company.
Steer clear of prepackaged, processed snacks when preparing for a fight. They are easy, but are full of sodium and preservatives that impede weight management. Opt instead for whole fresh fruits, a handful of nuts and seeds, or a couple slices of lean turkey. Boxers are not ordinary people, so don’t eat like the majority of [...]
There are many bits of advice that are too long to be considered tips and too short to write an entire feature about. In spite of that, they are still important information to remember. In no particular order and somewhat random, here they are…
Balance is key in fighting. You want to stay on the balls of your feet, not on your heels. This way you will always be in punching position and able to respond quickly and move easier. It also allows you to rotate your feet generating punching power. Blydell Martin is currently a boxing trainer with [...]
To build grip strength, lay a large piece of paper, wrapping paper or a newspaper on a table (the heavier stock the better). With one hand, begin crumbling it into a wad until you have compacted it into a tightly wound ball. Repeat and recycle. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer for the Underground [...]
Train your weaknesses. It’s everyone’s natural tendency to gravitate towards what comes naturally, what they like the most and what they excel at. Focus on your weaknesses. It may be harder and a little more unpleasant, but if you don’t pay attention to what you’re lacking…someone else might. Doug Ward is the President and Trainer [...]
